Electric Propulsion Principles, Comparison Between Electric And Chemical Propulsion, Electromagnetism For Plasma Physics, Basics Of Plasma Physics and Electrical Gas Discharge Fundamentals, Plasma Diagnostics, Ion Engines, Principles of Hallthruster Systems, Electrostatic Vs. Electromagnetic Acceleration, Magneto-plasma-dynamic Thrusters, Pulsed Plasma Thrusters. Learning Outcomes# at The End of The Course The Student Will 1. Befamilar With Basics of Plasma Physics Theory. 2. Be Familiar With Common Contemporary Electric Propulsion Devices. 3. Understand The Physical Processes That Take Place in Each Electric Thruster Type and Will Relate Them to The Thruster Performance.

Faculty: Aerospace Engineering
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Pre-required courses

(85406 - Rocket Propulsion and 114052 - Physics 2) or 114052 - Physics 2

Course with no extra credit

85920 - Space Electric Propulsion

Course with no extra credit (contained)

85920 - Space Electric Propulsion